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Crunch Announce End of Season Player Awards

April 12, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Syracuse Crunch News Release


Syracuse, NY - The Syracuse Crunch presented the following awards prior to Saturday's contest against the Toronto Marlies at the War Memorial Arena.

Bryant & Stratton "Smart Player" of the Year - #17 Cedric Paquette

This award goes to the player recognized as the smartest player on the ice throughout the year. He is in the right place at the right time to make the necessary play.

Columbia College "Go for Greater" Player of the Year - #10 Mike Angelidis

This award goes the player who continues to go for greater - through his on-ice play, assistance in the community or team leadership.

Davis-Ulmer "Crunch Protector" Player of the Year - #29 Eric Neilson

This award goes to the player who is always first to stick up for his teammates.

Eastern Shore Associates "Most Improved" Player of the Year - #82 Luke Witkowski

This award goes to the player who has shown the most improvement throughout the year.

Ephesus "Brightest Player"/Rookie of the Year Award - #17 Cedric Paquette

This award goes to the best prospect of the year

Gannon Pest Control "Pest of the Year" Award - #82 Luke Witkowski

This award goes to the player who was voted by the fans as the hardest to play against for an opposing team.

NBT Bank "Plus/Minus Player of the Year" Award - # 24 J.P. Cote

This award goes to the most dependable Crunch player, the one who leads the team in the plus/minus category.

NYCM Insurance "Insurance Player of the Year" Award - # 28 Brett Connolly

This award goes to the player with the most insurance goals on the season - insuring his team a win.

Lamacchia Power Forward of the Year - #10 Mike Angelidis

This award goes to the team's best power forward

Change of Pace Wing of the Year - # 28 Brett Connolly

This award goes to the team's best winger

IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year - # 29 Eric Neilson

This award recognizes the Crunch player for exemplary community service

Defenseman of the Year - #44 Dmitry Korobov

This award goes to the team's best defenseman

RE/MAX MVP Award - #90 Vladislav Namestnikov and #17 Cedric Paquette

This award goes to the Most Valuable Player on the ice

The Syracuse Crunch conclude their 2013-14 home schedule on Wednesday, April 16 against the Adirondack Phantoms at 7 p.m.

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